“Very highly recommend!”
I always get excellent advice and care. They work with you to improve and maintain your dental health. They make outstanding use of the latest technology and techniques. Very highly recommended!
What Does Having FacialPain Mean ?
Facial pain, also known as craniofacial or orofacial pain, encompasses many symptoms. Each person experiences facial pain a little differently, and it can include pain in the jaw, head, neck, face, sleep, teeth, and body. We specialize in relieving pain and restoring lives, so let us help.
What Causes Facial Pain &Headaches ?
There are a variety of reasons for facial pain or headaches. Every person has a unique set of symptoms and lifestyle factors to be assessed. At Minnesota Craniofacial Center for TMJ & Sleep Apnea, we perform a thorough exam, talk through your symptoms, and discover the root cause of your pain. Once diagnosed, we work with you to develop a treatment plan that works best for you.
Types of FacialPain.
- Jaw pain
- Migraine
- Systemic pain
- Neuropathic pain
- Head, neck, and face pain
- Neurovascular pain
- Tooth pain
- Sleep breathing-related pain
TailoredTreatments.
Migraines
Far more than a bad headache, migraines are typically accompanied by visual signs called auras (like blurred vision or blind spots), throbbing pain, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and more. They are triggered by stress in the face or neck muscles, including clenching your teeth. We treat migraines with custom oral appliances that address the underlying issues of TMD or sleep issues. At-home exercises and chronic pain relief techniques can also help reduce migraine risk.
TMD
After a thorough exam and complete diagnosis, we develop a personalized treatment plan for your individual needs. We offer solutions, including appliance therapy, regenerative medicine such as prolotherapy or PRF injections, therapeutic laser treatments, trigger point injections, unlocking, physiotherapeutic techniques, and Botox® to manage pain and treat the root cause. Often, TMD can be treated and managed without surgery.
Lifestyle Choices
Proper nutrition, healthy exercise, good posture, oral function, and stress management are also key factors to managing pain. Choosing to implement these positive lifestyle choices can help you be on your way to a better life without pain.
Oral Restrictions
Tongue ties, lip ties, and other oral restrictions can contribute to painful symptoms. If determined to be a significant factor in your pain, we can perform a release with a precision laser. Frenectomy, frenotomy, or frenuloplasty all release oral ties to relieve pain.
Sleep Breathing Disorders
Facial pain and headaches can be symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Nighttime teeth clenching is a common symptom that places stress on the TMJs, teeth, and muscles, causing pain. Treatment is highly personalized to be effective for each person. Oral appliances offer a comfortable, portable alternative to CPAP machines. Nasal airway optimization helps encourage healthy nasal breathing. Deep, restful sleep is necessary for healing and pain-free living.
Oral Restrictions
Tongue ties, lip ties, and other oral restrictions can contribute to painful symptoms. If determined to be a significant factor in your pain, we can perform a release with a precision laser. Frenectomy, frenotomy, or frenuloplasty all release oral ties to relieve pain.
CollaborativeCare.
To provide the most comprehensive care, we love collaborating with other specialty providers. Neurologists, sleep specialists, otolaryngologists, psychologists, radiologists, nutritionists, orofacial myologists/myofunctional therapists, chiropractors, MNRI therapists, and physical therapists are some of the specialists we partner with for your health journey.
FeelYour Best.
Please call (651) 642-1013 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.